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Phosphorus-containing fire retardant thermoplastic polyester composition

US6569928B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2002
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L67/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fire retardant thermoplastic polyester comprising a phosphorus containing additive and a high charring polymer containing benzene rings in its main polymer backbone and that has a softening point of no less than about 120° C. exhibits improved fire resistance and no plate out of fire retardant additive during aging.

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